Microsoft bid seen as inadequate in antitrust talks
Government lawyers remain skeptical of Microsoft's Friday offer to settle the antitrust trial. They weigh the split of Internet browser from Windows and the chance of talks resuming before Judge Jackson's verdict deadline. No immediate plans for Chicago negotiations despite continued evaluation.
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Idaho governor seeks more federal funds for meth cleanup
Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne urged President Clinton to boost DEA cleanup money after labs are shut down by local police. He warned that each shut lab leaves a toxic time bomb and cites costs up to ten thousand dollars to dispose of leftover chemicals. White House policy chief McCaffrey called meth a dangerous national problem. DEA says funds spent before September. chances of more money are uncertain.
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US Airways Flight Attendants Approve Tentative Contract
US Airways flight attendants representing about 10 000 members voted to accept a tentative contract with a 10 percent total pay raise plus new holidays and a signing bonus. The pact also includes pension improvements and ends a two tier benefit system, with ratification by the rank and file still needed.
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